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Apr 16, 2007 | 10:52 AM

rocco16

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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS

Another Hidden Feature...

Most of us know by now about the secret compartments in the doors, the spare tire light, and the hatch releases.
I found another one this weekend.

Driving down the freeway, en route to a Forum GTG, and I hear the ding...ding...ding of the warning chime. You know, the one that goes off if you pull the key out of the ignition without turning off the lights?
What the heck....?? My lights aren't on and I'm running 80mph...?
After spending a panicky 30 seconds looking for problems and finding none, I notice my turn signal has been on since a lane-change about two miles back.
Turned the signal off and the chime went silent!!!

I never knew that.

Larry
code5coupe

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I ain't easily impressed....

Last edited by rocco16; Apr 17, 2007 at 01:05 PM.

Apr 16, 2007 | 11:17 AM

joecaver

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I'll have to try that and see if my 90 will do it.

Apr 16, 2007 | 11:38 AM

LT1SPUD

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From: Decatur Alabama

i knew about the turn signal alarm...it's mentioned in the drivers manual....what's this about a spare tire light????? haven't heard about that.........

Apr 16, 2007 | 11:46 AM

JrRifleCoach

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Stays on with the courtesy lights

Apr 16, 2007 | 12:13 PM

drmvette86

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where are the secret compartments in the door?:o

Apr 16, 2007 | 12:25 PM

Ericsvette

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From: Millbury MA

Quote:

Originally Posted by drmvette86

where are the secret compartments in the door?:o

Only the 94's - 96's had them in the door armrests. You could flip up the armrest and there is a small compartment in there.

Apr 16, 2007 | 12:54 PM

"J"

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From: Bardstown ( Bourbon capitol of the world ) KY ( The Bluegrass state )

That is good to know, because that drives me crazy when I'm driving down the highway and see someone with there turn signal on.

I don't want to be that guy.

Apr 16, 2007 | 01:18 PM

PUNISHER VETTE

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From: Fisher, IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ericsvette

Only the 94's - 96's had them in the door armrests. You could flip up the armrest and there is a small compartment in there.

I leave my keys in there when i have it in the garage. Nobody really else knows about it really so it's probably safer then being inside the house.

Last edited by tparkhi2; Apr 16, 2007 at 01:21 PM.

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Apr 16, 2007 | 02:12 PM

SJW

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From: Central Maryland

I can't hear the turn signal flasher ticking, or the "You left it on, Dummmy!" chime over the exhaust system on my '94...

Be well,

SJW

Apr 16, 2007 | 02:16 PM

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LT1SPUD

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Originally Posted by JrRifleCoach

Stays on with the courtesy lights

well, i'll be go to hell...........ya learn something new about these cars every day.........

Apr 16, 2007 | 02:29 PM

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corvetteronw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ericsvette

Only the 94's - 96's had them in the door armrests. You could flip up the armrest and there is a small compartment in there.

That's where I keep my digital camera in case I come across something interesting along side the road.

Apr 16, 2007 | 04:02 PM

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enventr

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From: Port St. Lucie West Florida

Thats two things I learned this week-spare tire light and rear view mirror "mood" light that stays on when driving at night.I believe it is amber color and has a soft glow that shines on the shifter..Mine is out and will try to get a replacement bulb.
Thanks Guys for the info

Apr 16, 2007 | 04:08 PM

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Smooth

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From: Churchville 18966 Pennsylvania

Quote:

Originally Posted by corvetteronw

That's where I keep my digital camera in case I come across something interesting along side the road.

....not anymore Ron!!

Apr 16, 2007 | 04:12 PM

#14

Mark C5

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From: Indian Rocks Beach FL

St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10

They should call that the Florida alarm!

Apr 16, 2007 | 04:15 PM

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94ZR1

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From: No Opti Here Tn

St. Jude Donor '06

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRifleCoach

Stays on with the courtesy lights

I just went and looked under my car and saw no light
I cant place where that pic is
Is that looking straight up?
Maybe the ZR1 didnt have it

Apr 16, 2007 | 04:23 PM

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jimmers

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From: Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecaver

I'll have to try that and see if my 90 will do it.

Apr 16, 2007 | 04:30 PM

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toptechx6

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From: FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94ZR1

I just went and looked under my car and saw no light
I cant place where that pic is
Is that looking straight up?
Maybe the ZR1 didnt have it

I looked for it previously on my 93 (not a ZR1) it isn't there, so expect is just on certain year cars.

Apr 16, 2007 | 04:50 PM

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-=Iron Mike=-

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From: Stratford Ontario

Quote:

Originally Posted by tparkhi2

I leave my keys in there when i have it in the garage. Nobody really else knows about it really so it's probably safer then being inside the house.

Sweet...

Apr 16, 2007 | 05:03 PM

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wmupaprmkr

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From: Winona Lake, IN

Quote:

Originally Posted by corvetteronw

That's where I keep my digital camera in case I come across something interesting along side the road.

You mean for the slims, Ron?

Thanks for keeping TLH in mind, you are the man!

Apr 16, 2007 | 05:15 PM

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94ZR1

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From: No Opti Here Tn

St. Jude Donor '06

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRifleCoach

Stays on with the courtesy lights

Anybody know what years had this?

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